How do I connect my Toshiba external hard drive to my PC?

How do I connect my Toshiba external hard drive to my PC?

1. Click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop twice to open it.
2. Click on any folder or file you want to store on the drive and drag it over to the window representing your external hard drive.
3. Repeat the drag-and-drop procedure for all files you want to move, then wait for the transfer to complete.

How do I connect my Toshiba laptop hard drive?

Toshiba External Hard Drive Instructions

1. Pick out a spot on your desk or workspace that you’d like your Toshiba external drive to go.
2. Plug one end of the included USB 2.0 cable into your Toshiba external hard drive.
3. Plug the other end of the included USB 2.0 cable into your computer at a USB port.

How do you open a Toshiba hard drive on a Mac?

Open a new finder window and go to finder preferences. Click on the options to show ‘Hard Disks’ and ‘External Disks’ on your desktop. And you should now see your Toshiba external hard drive on your desktop.

How do you reset a Toshiba external hard drive?

Right-click your external drive and click “Format.” Click “OK” and click “OK” again to format the drive with the default settings.

How do I format my Toshiba external hard drive for Windows 10?

How to Format a Hard Drive for Windows 10

1. Connect your external hard drive to a Windows computer.
2. Right-click on the external hard drive and click Format.
3. Choose a format under File System.
4. Check the Quick Format box, and click Start.
5. Click OK when the Format Complete pop-up screen appears.

Why Toshiba hard drive is not detected?

The possible reasons for Toshiba hard drive not working can be: Missing necessary software or hardware updates. Corrupt file system in the external hard drive. Virus attack.

Does Toshiba Canvio Basics work with Mac?

Your Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable external drive is not just for a Windows PC. And you as a MacBook Pro. MacBook Air. Or iMac user can use it perfectly well on your Mac.

How do I fix my Toshiba External Hard Drive not detected on Mac?

When Your Toshiba External Hard Drive Is Not Working

1. Check Your USB Cable Is Firm Into Your Mac.
2. Try Another USB Cable.
3. Plug Into Another USB Port.
4. Reboot Or Restart Your Mac.
5. Plug Your Mac Into External Power.
6. Are You Using A USB Hub?
7. Take Your Toshiba Drive To Another Computer.
8. Check Your Mac’s Finder Preferences.